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    The Lions Den

    3.1 (30 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    THE LIONS DEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Matthew D.

    Love this place, good snacks, amazing service, great cocktails. Came for a night on our honeymoon and so glad we did. It's a divey little speak easy that checks all the boxes

    Bbq chicken
    Daniel D.

    Stopped here on a recommendation from an acquaintance after touring the Norman Rockwell Museum. Looks very New England inside and out. Not a place for kids. Waitstaff was a little absent minded. Seated in bar under a staircase. Spent entire meal listening to the bar tenders complain about the bad equipment and lack of restaurant cleanliness. Ordered the bbq chicken sandwich. Definitely a frozen , not fresh chicken breast. Bread bun was dry and stale. Bbq sauce was from a bottle. A one a done visit for sure. Very unfortunate.

    Cookies & spiced nuts in Lion's Den
    Jamie M.

    Renovated Lion's Den has a cool Jazz vibe more of a club feel. The old menu is gone and now only drinks and small overpriced nibbles. Still a nice place to pop into before or after dinner.

    Newly Fashioned
    Phil G.

    There are three eateries in the Inn: this one in the basement, the tavern right above it, and the main dining room adjacent to the tavern. Because of eating on the go today, it was hard to tell if we were hungry enough for full meals so we decided to go here for dinner and then later to the main dining room for dessert. It was ok, but left us underwhelmed for the price. I got the pulled pork tacos which comes with chips and salsa. The meat was warm but seemed warmed up warm if that makes any sense. The salsa was ice cold.

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    We loved spending Saturday night at Lion's Den. The Lucky 5 were fabulous. Ryan is a superb bartender. We will be back soon.

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    Perfect spot for a late-night drink. The ambience is perfect, the drinks are good. We had a lovely nightcap here, and we would do it again.

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    51 Park Restaurant & Tavern - Elk Burger

    51 Park Restaurant & Tavern

    3.9(630 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    When we walked in it took us back in time, the original wood planked floors, stained glass windows,…read morethe details in the workmanship, The menu had unique Choices that set them apart from other same old choices.. My husband got The Elk Burger, very good and tasty..wasnt dry. I did 'Create your own pizza' Red roasted peppers and tomatoes, goat cheese, Prosciutto & mushrooms... They didnt skimp.. We are looking forward to our next visit to Lee and to 51 Park

    Was in the area for a getaway weekend with the hubby and it was late, we had just got to town and…read moreneeded somewhere to eat. Stopped at the local Liquor store and he recommended this place. Ordered a few things. Was feeling like I was coming down with a cold so wanted soup. Hubby always wants a burger so we did that too. The place is super cool and we kinda wished we had ate there. So ordered on the app and it gave us a time of 40 mins to pick up, never been there so I assumed this was valid. So we went to the hotel, dropped off our stuff, checked in & then went back only to find out the order had been ready for 30 mins. The woman at the counter was like "We thought you werent coming" I already knew what that would mean... YEP, All the food was cold - and trying to make fries hot again in the hotel microwave sucked. The soup I tried to heat it but it just made it mushier. The taste & flavors of everything was DELICIOUS... Just wish the ordering process from the app was a little more accurate, and Im sure its no fault of the restaurant as it was a 3rd party app... But be mindful if you are ordering online! The pizza was delicious, definitely would try out more of them if in the area again!

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    Barrington Brewery & Restaurant - Nachos

    Barrington Brewery & Restaurant

    3.4(435 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    My wife and I visited Barrington on New Year's Day. The place is very rustic and we like that!…read more It's a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the soft pretzel and cheddar ale soup for starters. The soft pretzel, made fr spent brewer's grain was really good! The cheddar ale soup was a bit disappointing. It delivered on the ale, but the soup was thin and had a kind of gritty texture. Not the creamy texture you'd expect in a cheese soup. My wife got the brisket sandwich with fries. It was odd. Normally brisket is served sliced which accentuates the tenderness, but this was pulled, like pulled pork. The flavor was okay. I had the chicken pot pie which was okay. I wouldn't order it again. We didn't like the service at all. The staff wasn't really welcoming at all. When I went to the bar to pay for a four pack of brown ale, I waited probably five minutes before anyone paid attention to me. Two servers and the bartender all basically ignored me, and the bar wasn't busy. The bartender was engaged in small talk with other patrons. The highlights were the beer and the chocolate stout cake, which we took home. The beer is excellent. I had a brown ale and a stout. The chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache is really good! In the end, the other reviews I saw were pretty accurate. Beer - great! Food - meh. Service - not good.

    My husband and I stopped in and had a Barrington Blonde beer before heading out to dinner. Beer…read morewas very good and light. Service was good. Bright and airy inside with plenty of seating.

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    The Egremont Barn

    The Egremont Barn

    4.2(33 reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $$

    A Community Venue Changed…read more The Egremont Barn, now operating as Buttonball Barn, was once a cornerstone of local music and community gathering. Because of our long-standing connection to the space, my husband and I chose it for our wedding celebration, placing our deposit with the previous owners, who were professional and supportive throughout the process. After the property changed ownership, we still proceeded with our event in October. This celebration held particular significance, as my father was seriously ill at the time, and we were grateful he was able to attend. Unfortunately, our experience with the new ownership raised serious concerns about professionalism, transparency, and respect for both clients and staff. On the day of the event, the owner attempted to impose additional charges not outlined in our contract. This included a demand for a $500 fee for using a room to get ready--a space she had explicitly told me I could use earlier in the day, noting it was acceptable despite the building being under construction. While I was getting ready, she entered the room while my mother and a family friend were assisting me and removed a rug from beneath them, stating that I "wasn't supposed to use the room all day." I chose not to address this at the time in order to preserve the tone of the day. Throughout the event, the owner was also openly drinking at the open bar, which had been paid for by my father. As the night concluded, she insisted that I personally break down the entire venue either immediately or first thing the following morning--despite knowing I had family visiting--or I would be charged for a cleaning crew. This expectation had not been communicated beforehand and was not included in the contract. When I suggested discussing it the next day, she continued to press the issue and confronted my husband, who attempted to redirect the conversation. To avoid further escalation, my friends and I cleaned the venue that night--while I was still in my wedding dress. She later stated that she would retain space heaters I had purchased in exchange for waiving the disputed room fee. When I noted that none of these charges or arrangements were contractually agreed upon, she responded, "I'm expensive, and I'm not in the contract either, honey," in reference to her being casted on The Real Housewives of New York City. Additionally, her conduct toward long-standing staff members--many of whom had supported the venue for years--was concerning and contributed to an atmosphere that felt transactional rather than community-centered. Some of those staff members have since left the venue. What was most troubling was the timing and context. The attempts to extract additional money occurred at the end of a wedding celebration involving a seriously ill parent, placing unnecessary stress on a family during an already significant moment. The Egremont Barn once represented collaboration, music, and mutual respect. Under its current ownership, that spirit appears to have shifted toward aesthetics and revenue at the expense of community and care. I encourage readers to proceed with caution, ask detailed questions, and ensure all expectations are clearly documented in writing before booking events there.

    Unique, fun, friendly staff great music and great drinks - what else could you want…read moreWill join the Griswold in Essex, CT as a favorite Inn and tavern

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    Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant - Turkey Maple Sandwhich

    Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant

    3.9(462 reviews)
    41.6 mi
    $$

    Another win for Me in Vermont!!! Yummy food! Sweet and…read moreefficient staff!! Easy atmosphere with familiar music is just what I needed on my grumpy ( not common) weekend! I had some really Yum burger with bacon, onions, on a gluten free bun!! I got the chips with a side of slaw, cause veggies!! All good! I'm working a gig with youth this semester so I'm abstaining from alcohol: The Athletic Mexican is delish! Check it out, you won't be disappointed!!

    Wanted to enjoy this place. However left with amazement, disappointment and utter lack of…read moreprofessionalism. Start with the food it was ok. Nothing wow or great just ok. Flavor on the food was just lacking. Even the Vermont cheddar cheese was bland and only a whisper of sharpness. The home made chips good but lacked anything special. The true problem of this place is the ownership/management. We went there little after it opened. To see a table with a 5 gallon bucket of utensils and servers doing their side work on a table you have to walk past to get to anywhere in the seating area. Then we come to the management/owner. My biggest pet peeve is doing the books or daily paperwork in the guest area. You have an office or a place away from your guests. Not in full view and with in ear shot of your guests. And not in a place where sound carries. The BIGGEST complaint is the language. You are the leader of your staff. You set an example for the behavior and attitude of your staff. Dropping F-BOMBS and other vulgar language is not at anytime acceptable. Clearly the servers knew it and didn't thankfully follow your lead. This is NOT your buddies garage or basement. You are having people come in and hearing your language and seeing and clearly hearing your behavior I can not recommend going here. If it was based on food maybe. But clearly the ownership and leadership will keep me away from here. Such potential wasted by such poor work ethics.

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